Montaro Pullover in Noro Cash Iroha and Kureyon - Downloadable PDF

Montaro Pullover in Noro Cash Iroha and Kureyon – Pattern Summary

The Montaro Pullover is a men's knitted sweater design by Jane Ellison, originally published in Noro Men by Noro. This downloadable PDF pattern is distributed by Knitting Fever, Inc. (KFI) and is intended for personal use only. It is a classic pullover construction worked in aran weight yarn, making it a satisfying knit for those who enjoy working with heavier-weight fibers that produce warm, substantial fabric with relatively quick progress.

About the Design

The Montaro Pullover is designed specifically as a men's garment, offering a relaxed and wearable silhouette suited to everyday wear. As part of the Noro Men collection, it reflects the design philosophy of combining bold, hand-dyed colorways with classic, structured knitwear shapes. The result is a pullover that is both visually striking and practical, thanks to the warmth and texture that aran weight yarn naturally provides.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern is designed to be knitted using Noro Cash Iroha and Noro Kureyon, two well-known yarns from the Noro brand. These yarns are celebrated for their distinctive self-striping, hand-dyed colorways that transition gradually through a wide spectrum of tones, creating organic and painterly color effects without the need for manual color changes.

• Noro Cash Iroha is a luxurious blend that includes cashmere, silk, and wool, offering a soft hand and a beautiful drape alongside Noro's signature color gradients.
• Noro Kureyon is a 100% wool yarn, known for its rustic texture and richly variegated colorways. It is one of Noro's most iconic yarns and contributes warmth and structure to the finished fabric.
• Both yarns are worked at aran weight, which calls for appropriately sized knitting needles — typically in the range used for aran gauge, though knitters are advised to swatch carefully and refer to the gauge guidelines included in the pattern.

Craft and Techniques

The Montaro Pullover is a knitting project, making it suitable for knitters with a solid foundation of skills. Working with aran weight yarn, knitters will produce a dense, cozy fabric well-suited to cooler climates and outdoor wear. The combination of two different Noro yarns suggests the pattern may incorporate color blocking, striping, or contrast detailing — a hallmark approach in Noro Men designs that allows the natural color variation of each yarn to play off the other beautifully.

• Craft: Knitting
• Construction: Pullover sweater (men's fit)
• Yarn weight: Aran
• Yarns used: Noro Cash Iroha and Noro Kureyon
• Needles: Knitting needles appropriate for aran weight yarn (refer to pattern for exact size and gauge)
• Designer: Jane Ellison
• Photography: Andy Snaith
• Publisher: Knitting Fever, Inc. (KFI)

Pattern Format and Usage

The Montaro Pullover pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly accessible after purchase. The PDF includes measurements and gauge information provided as guidelines to help knitters achieve the best possible fit. As with all knitwear, achieving the correct gauge through careful swatching is strongly recommended before casting on.

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